Marantz MM8003 manual Read Before Operating Equipment, Additional Safety Information

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CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPON- DANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.

This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards.

There are, however, some installation and operation precautions which you should be particularly aware of.

1.

Read these instructions.

2.

Keep these instructions.

3.

Heed all warnings.

4.

Follow all instructions.

5.

Do not use this apparatus near water.

6.

Clean only with dry cloth.

7.

Do not block any ventilation openings.

 

Install in accordance with the manufacture's

 

instructions.

8.

Do not install near any heat sources such

 

as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other

 

apparatus (including amplifi ers) that produce

 

heat.

9.

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the

 

polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized

 

plug has two blades with one wider than the

 

other. A grounding type plug has two blades

 

and a third grounding prong. The wide blade

 

or the third prong are provided for your safety.

 

If the provided plug does not fit into your

 

outlet, consult an electrician for replacement

 

of the obsolete outlet.

14.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Additional Safety Information!

This product should not be placed in a built-in

 

installation such as a bookcase or rack unless

 

proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’

 

s instructions have been adhered to.

• Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping

 

or splashing and that no objects filled with

 

liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the

 

apparatus.

When the switch is in the OFF position, the

 

apparatus isn’t completely switched-off from the

 

MAINS.

• The equipment shall be installed near the

 

power supply so that the power supply is easily

 

accessible.

Do not touch hot spots during and immediately

 

after use.

During and immediately after use, this product

 

is hot in areas other than the controls and rear

 

panel connection jacks.

Do not touch hot spots and especially the top

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

NOTE:

Changes or modifications may cause this unit to fail to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and may void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

10.

Protect the power cord from being walked on

 

or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience

 

receptacles, and the point where they exit

 

from the apparatus.

11.

Only use attachments/accessories specifi ed

 

by the manufacturer.

12.

Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,

 

or table specified by the manufacturer, or

 

sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used,

 

use caution when moving the cart/apparatus

 

combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

panel. Contact with hot areas can cause burns.

• Do not be exposed to excessive heat such as

sunshine, fi re or the like.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

U.S. Responsible Party: Marantz America, Inc.

100 Corporate Drive,

Mahwah, NJ, 07430, U.S.A.

TEL: 201-741-6500

Type of Product: 8 Channel Power Amplifier

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian

Cet appareil numerique de la Classe B est conforme a

ICES-003.

la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms

or when unused for long periods of time.

Model: MM8003

AMP_080328U2

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Contents MM8003 Additional Safety Information Read Before Operating EquipmentContents IntroductionFeatures Names and Function Front Panel Rear PanelPreparing the Connection Cables Remote Control ConnectionsBasic Connections Balanced ConnectionsAV8003 Connections Unbalanced ConnectionsSpeaker Cables Turn the speaker connector clockwise to tighten it upSpeaker Connections Tips on Speaker Placement Power Cable ConnectionUsing AC Outlets Operation Turning the Power onTurning the Power OFF AV8003 Advanced ConnectionsBI-AMPLIFIER Connections Multi Zone Speaker Connections ConnMulti Zone Connections Multi Zone SpeakerSignal Remote Control ConnectionsAV8003 and the Remote Control in connector on this amplifier Connections with External Control ComponentsSymptom Cause Remedy Related TroubleshootingResetting the Amplifier Cleaning of Equipment External Surfaces SpecificationsOutside Dimensions OthersIs a registered trademark
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